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With the increasing rates of obesity in our pets in the United States, feline diabetes rates are also increasing.

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With most modern pet foods being highly processed, particularly with corn gluten, pets are also seeing upticks in issues such as obesity and diabetes.

«History shows that by far the most influential force in shaking up the energy business is government intervention,» Canadian energy economist Peter Tertzakian wrote recently in his blog, The End of Energy Obesity.

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«Fat is more important than weight,» says Peter Katzmarzyk, associate executive director for population science at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. «Excessive fatness is the definition of obesity, not excessive weight — and having too much fat can cause serious health problems.»

However, having a dog or a horse as a pet ensures that you have to run or walk in some days and these two activities have been found to reduce the risk of obesity in both children and adults.

I've brought out the big guns today with Dr. Peter Lemon who's professor at the school of Kinesiology at Western Univeristy here in Ontario to talk about nutrition for exercise along with intermittent fasting and causes of obesity.

But the Academy has already rendered its most important verdict by denying Peter Jackson a nomination for his exercise in narrative obesity The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

The grain - free trend in pet food, for example, inspired the introduction of grain - free treats, and like many pet diets on the market today, there are now treats designed and marketed to address particular conditions or concerns, from obesity to joint mobility.

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With pet obesity on the rise, consumers are looking for natural treats that are low in fat and calories, as well as offer healthy benefits.

However, annual examinations by the vet will be good for preventive care as some medical conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and obesity are common in aging pets but can have subtle symptoms.

During this period, I witnessed firsthand (with the 18,000 dogs and cats under my company's care) the silent epidemic of pet obesity and the rapid rise of diabetes in dogs, and particularly in cats.

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Make sure the treats and portions you offer a pet rabbit are reasonable because a poor diet can lead to serious health problems, such as gastrointestinal stasis (a deadly blockage attributed to, among other things, a diet lacking in fiber) and obesity.

Obesity can be a huge factor in your pet's life, both physically and behaviorally.

Unfortunately, obesity is a growing problem in pets, one that can seriously harm your pet's health.

However, most breads are not healthy for our pets; they are, at best, empty calories that may contribute to obesity if given in excess.

As in humans, obesity is a very common disorder in pets.

Childhood obesity is discussed in great detail these days, but pet obesity warrants a discussion as well.

The epidemic of obesity has spread to our furry friends; in fact, as many as 50 % of American pets are overweight.

Obesity and lack of weight management in your pet's life can cause havoc with their immune systems and make them prone to disease, virus and illness.

So why are we seeing an accelerated rise in allergies, obesity, cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, and arthritis in our pets along with a never - ending list of new maladies?

«With obesity in pets on the rise, it is important for pet owners to factor in not only their dog's food, but also treats,» says researcher Lisa Freeman, a professor of nutrition at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in a statement about the study, which was published in the January 2013 issue of the Canadian Veterinary Journal.

Obesity increases your hamster's chances of many painful, chronic, or life - threatening diseases, so it is crucial that you keep your pet's caloric intake in check.

Overfeeding is common in pet dogs and can lead to obesity and poor joint health.

Obesity in our pets has reached epidemic proportions, mirroring that of the human population.

According to the AVMA, veterinarians are seeing an alarming increase in preventable conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and dental disease in pets.

Nutrition / Feeding — Obesity is a major problem in pets and can lead to many disease processes including heart disease, joint disease, etc..

Founded in 2011 to help reduce pet obesity by providing fitness classes for people and their dogs, our services have expanded significantly to include dog obedience (using only positive clicker training methods), dog sports, hiking, annual fund raising events and more!

It concerns me that some veterinarians and many pet owners are seduced by the pseudo-science of manufactured pet foods that have nutraceutical additives that claim medical benefits, as for fur balls in cats, obesity, heart, joint and skin problems, not unlike the health claims made on the packages of main - stream sugar coated cereals and «health» snacks.

In an era where cardiovascular disease and obesity are on the rise in both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercisIn an era where cardiovascular disease and obesity are on the rise in both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercisin both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercise)

Get Your Portly Pet Thinner Obesity is the number one nutritional disease of pets in America.

Obesity in pets is defined as those who weigh 20 - 25 % above their ideal bodyweight.

Obesity is a growing concern in pets, as it is in people.

Obesity is a national epidemic in companion pets and shortens dogs» lives.

Cancer may not be the most common disease associated with obesity, but it can lead to cancers affecting the breast and bladder, which have been associated with obesity in pets.

All obesity - related health issues (and resulting shortened lifespan) can be avoided simply by feeding your pet a healthy diet in the proper amount, augmented by daily exercise.

Obesity in pets can cause a number of health problems, from heart disease to diabetes to skin inflammation.

Obesity (sometimes not even responsive to extreme calorie restriction), osteoarthritis, Anterior Cruciate Rupture, diabetes, hypothyroidism, prostatic cancer, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, juvenile vulva are just a few conditions that are overly represented in spayed and neutered pets.

Albeit containing simple sugars that are known for causing obesity and diabetes, honey is widely prescribed as universal product helpful in nutrition and treatment — both of humans and their pets.

In a recent survey, conducted by the Association of for Pet Obesity Prevention, as many as 52.5 % of dogs and 58.3 % of cats were found to be obese or overweight by their veterinarians, putting about 80 million pets at increased risk for weight related disorders.

There are three ways to control obesity in your pet.

In fact, according to the Pet Obesity Prevention Association, over 50 % of the pet population -LSB-...]

Obesity is the leading medical problem in pets.

Sugary treats are also contributors to the obesity problem in pet rabbits and are marketed as cute but the fact is your rabbit doesn't care what their food looks like.

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Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the pet world.

Along with creating interest in new anti- obesity drugs, it's prompting interest in diet pet food.

Rabbits need to take in more calories than they are exerting in order to pack on the pounds and since many pet rabbits are unfortunately caged for the majority of their lives, obesity is a common problem when they don't get the exercise they need.